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...lost title-bout decisions to George Foreman and to Botha, is one of the names on a list of prospective opponents. JayLarkin, in charge of boxing for Showtime, had said the quality of Tyson's performance against Botha would determine the...

...Douglas is one of three men being considered as an opponent for Tyson's next comeback Oct. 2 at Las Vegas, according to JayLarkin, senior vice president in charge of sports for Showtime. Larkin said the other two are 33-year-old Orlin Norris...

...Lewis' bouts are negotiating, with one executive saying chances for agreement by the end of the year were 50-50. JayLarkin, senior vice president and executive producer of Showtime, which televises Tyson's fights, refused to say if an...

...million households. ''Mike is probably one of the most compelling sports figures in history,'' Showtime executive JayLarkin said. ''He's also one of the most recognized people on the planet.'' Tyson's attraction comes at a price...

...eludes Lewis will continue to grow. ''Mike has made his mark in boxing for better or worse,'' Showtime executive JayLarkin said. ''But he never fails to stun the world and there's no better way to stun the world than winning this fight...

...who once terrorized the division. ''He not only has to win, but he has to win strong,'' said Showtime executive JayLarkin, whose network has helped bankroll Tyson's fights since he was released from prison in 1995. To ensure that he does...

...said an opponent would probably be selected sometime next week. ''That's a lock,'' Showtime executive producer JayLarkin said of the date for Tyson's next fight, which will be held at the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas. Possible opponents...

...England -- Mike Tyson wants more fights to reach top form, and he wants to do that in Europe. Photos That's fine with JayLarkin, who runs boxing for Showtime, the American cable network. Larkin also wouldn't mind taking Tyson to Asia. More...

...be a short list of possibilities -- one that does not include Lewis. ''I really haven't thought about it,'' JayLarkin, who runs boxing for Showtime, said when asked who might be Tyson's next opponent, but he did mention Andrew Golota...

...and Showtime demanding that they do what could be the biggest pay-per-view fight ever. Showtime executive producer JayLarkin said his network stepped aside to allow Holyfield to fight Lewis twice on HBO and wasn't about to step aside again...